Once Upon a Time In Hollywood

Chapter 117 The shit-stirring stick of the fire, the wronged Cameron

In Los Angeles in January, the climate is mild.

Peaked cap, toad mirror, cotton and linen short sleeves, beach pants, a pair of flip-flops on your feet, it doesn’t matter whether you are fat or not, as long as you walk slowly enough, the feeling of a retired old man will cover your whole body; Leaning on the sofa, I imitated the slightest charm of Teacher Xu's teaching Bai Fendou, and all the internal taste that life is not worth it came out.

Of course, it doesn’t matter if you dress casually. Roland still can’t make Ge Youtan.

After all, the old man sitting across from him is so angry now that he almost swallowed him alive!

"Roland, don't you have anything you want to explain to me?" Cameron, leaning on the back of the chair, embraced his hands and focused his scrutiny on him. The taste of being frank and lenient while resisting strictness even made Roland I wonder if I have been reborn again.

"Uh...James, what do you want me to explain?" Roland was at a loss.

That's right, it was Cameron who dialed the unexpected call while watching the People's Choice Awards. At that time, he seemed to be angry, and after a growl, he asked Roland to come over early the next morning incoherently, and then smoothly Just hang up the phone.

The behavior like Shi Lezhi really made Roland a little puzzled. Although he wondered whether this guy's brain circuits suddenly collapsed after drinking too much last night, after sending Elizabeth to school this morning, he still told the driver to turn around and came to the The other party's home.

As soon as he sat down and didn't even have a sip of hot tea, the old man opened his eyes of death. If Roland didn't know that this guy wouldn't lose his temper casually, he would have been indecisive for a long time. .

Looking at Roland's innocent face, and seeing nothing but doubts in those beautiful eyes, the old man also frowned, and asked with some self-doubt: "Aren't you acting with me?"

Roland rolled his eyes, and his smile revealed poverty, "What can I do in front of you?"

"We both did what we should and shouldn't do..."

"Ok, Ok, Ok..." Hearing what Roland said, James, who was still singing his face, quickly raised his hands, signaling him to shut up quickly, "Well, it seems that you really didn't do this..."

Didn't I do it?

Regardless of whether the words came out, Roland knew that he was the one who was wronged, "Then you know that I didn't do it, and you still haven't explained the matter to me clearly? When I came, I was full of doubts. You must know something..."

If Roland didn't change his face when he was questioned just now, but now, he shrugged and spread his hands, he is a baby who feels wronged and bitter, and after seeing that pretending to be frustrated, he knows that he has lost his temper The old man clapped his hands and denied it: "You can't say that, even if you didn't do it, this matter has something to do with you..."

"Let me ask you, Sony offered 4 million to buy the copyright of Spider-Man from Karolco..."

"You really don't know?"

What? ? ?

Hearing this remark, I was about to continue talking nonsense that Roland was directly possessed by Yang Shaoxia, so I almost didn't jump up.

Sonny, that dog beep, is actually staring at Spider-Man again?

In fact, as early as after the premiere of "Terminator 2", Roland, who had secretly finalized the ownership of the role, asked Catherine to check the copyright transaction of Spider-Man for him.

In 1985, the copyright was in the hands of Canon Pictures, but in 1986, New World Corporation, which acquired Marvel, learned that the special codes it acquired were not DC and Superman, but Marvel and Spider In 1989, Canon Pictures was acquired by EMI Pictures, and the copyright of Spider-Man was not let out by Canon, but was taken over by their chairman. I went to Fox, but Fox didn't want to make this stuff, and James Cameron was interested in this stuff at the time, so I went around and came to the hands of Carolco, who was relying on Columbia to make movies at the time. Originally... this kind of copyright should directly belong to Columbia, but the problem is that Sony was buying Columbia at that time, so this copyright was not taken by them.

As for why this happens, it’s actually very simple, because Marvel has specified a clause in Yige’s copyright transaction that if the company to which the copyright belongs is acquired, the copyright will automatically return to Marvel. inside.

If it was not bought by Carolco, but by Colombia, then at the same time they bought it, it happened to coincide with Sony's acquisition period for them, which is equivalent to wasting money and not getting it. to copyright.

After learning about all the procedures, Roland paid close attention to Sony.

No way, people in the previous life relied on this thing for food, and when they knew that the other party was interested in this copyright in 1989, then no matter what he did, he couldn't just watch the other party before taking it away, right...

Not only because he wanted to shoot it himself, but also because it was valuable!

And now...

Want to buy a Sonite size?

Not only is Cameron a little annoyed, but even Roland is a little anxious...

Sony is a Pixiu who only eats but doesn’t vomit!

Things that he targets usually cannot escape!

No way, after the incident of poaching people, everyone in Hollywood knows that Sony is the owner of a lot of money!

"Karolko replied to me that the copyright of Spider-Man should have been bought by Sony back then, but it fell into their hands because of the acquisition. Since they want to acquire it now, as long as the price Satisfied, they are also willing to sell."

"I didn't think too much about it at first, but after I asked who the guy leading the deal was, I realized that something seemed wrong, because the guy sent by Sony to negotiate the price was Mike McDavoy. .”

"You should know who Mike is better than me, Steven's first manager!"

Carolco and Cameron wore a pair of pants, so after getting the acquisition offer, they told Cameron directly.

According to their thinking, it doesn't matter where Cameron is shooting.

Perhaps, after the rights are sold, Sony will pay more attention to the movies they make.

Cameron didn't think there was a problem at first, but when Steven's first agent made a move, the situation was different.

At the moment when he learned the name of the person, Cameron only had one word in his head!

What a great autumn capital!

He smelled the smell of being forcibly kicked out again!

Don't say it's impossible! If this project falls into Steven's hands, how can he still have his share?

He even suspected that in the end, it became the overall control mode of Roland starring, Steven directing, Catherine as producer, and Lucas smashing special effects for them...

On the one hand, it has its own production team and streamlined production;

So, Cameron was incompetent and furious.

As for shouting like Ren Hengzhi: "If fate is destined, I will ruin this day"?

Come on, push back 20 years, "Big Ship" and "Avatar" have been pulled together, and in the era when IP is rampant, Steven is still the first choice of the film crew, not for anything else, just because the producer is the first in the box office and The record of being the director's No. 1 box office is still tightly held in his hands! It's really incomparable that someone can pull the crew with their eyes closed!

After hearing Cameron's complaint, Roland felt something was wrong.

"James, wait a minute..."

"You mean, you think we want to control the project?"

"Otherwise? Could it be that Sony still wants it?" Cameron curled his lips, saying, "Won't your conscience hurt when you say this?" ’ like, “You must have mentioned Spider-Man to Steven, or else…”

The old man didn't finish his sentence, but Roland understood what he meant.

Except for those guys who can't touch the top-level intelligence, who else doesn't know that in "Captain Hook" and "Jurassic Park", there are power-leveling! People can shoot this project for you, so what about being a producer for your new project?

Besides...

The two apprentices that Steven brought before were all helped by himself as a producer to help them get on the horse.

So…

Feeling Cameron's determined gaze, Roland didn't speak, but got up and went to the telephone in the living room.

At this moment, he has a hundred thousand whys in his heart.

He felt that it was impossible for Steven to do this!

If it is true, then he will definitely greet himself in advance!

For nothing else, he has seen the invitations from Sony and Nintendo!

And when Roland dialed the phone and told the other party the problem he encountered, the guy on the other end of the phone fell silent. After more than ten seconds, he said "I will call back" and hung up. Cut off the phone.

About half an hour later, the bell rang again. When I picked up the receiver, the other party said directly, "Are you at James' Malibu house?"

"right."

"Then you come to my house."

"Um?"

"I'm in the north of Cologne, he's in the east, hey! Just ask him to take you here, fifteen minutes away!"

Steven didn't speak clearly, and Roland was also confused. As for Cameron?

Knowing that Steven dared to see him, the unknown fire that had erupted last night was almost extinguished, but no matter what, he was still upset before the truth came to light, so when he brought Roland After sneaking into Steven's house, as soon as he sat down, he asked eccentrically, "Do you think "Spider-Man" is "Jurassic Park"?"

"Still regard Marvel as "The Story of the Emergency Room"?"

The attitude of you snatching my things again made Spielberg shake his head with a wry smile.

"James, it's really not our problem this time, he is using you..."

Even in the Internet age twenty years later, ordinary people can't figure out such inexplicable things for half an hour, but for Steven, it's a matter of brushing his face and making a phone call to ask. , it becomes clear.

And when he asked, he realized that Sony's two **** stirring sticks were still stirring shit!

"Those two guys, know your temper, and also know about "Jurassic Park."

"If I took "Jurassic Park" first, if I took "Spider-Man", you would definitely jump out and curse."

"As long as the two of us quarrel, the possibility of the "Spider-Man" project being aborted is much greater."

"If the project fails, the chances of attracting Roland will drop off a cliff. As long as we don't enter Sony, there is a high probability that the two of them will be able to keep their jobs..."

The aforementioned Columbia Pictures helmsman Peter Guber and Jean-Peters, although they can’t do anything, they don’t have anything left to eat.

But when it comes to arching fire, they are top notch!

Although I don't understand why the immediate boss insists on Roland, but the goal is nothing more than money!

Even if they don’t know the specific situation, whether they like the Jewish gang or not has nothing to do with the specific situation!

Because they understand that if Roland is really pulled in, then they will face the same situation as when they were in Warner.

was emptied!

In this way, disturbing the "Spider-Man" project has become their means of self-protection.

The immediate boss wants to buy Spider-Man?

OK!

We ask for you!

Since we want to win Roland over, let's find someone from the Jewish gang to come forward!

Ever since, Mike McDavoy, who was still staying in Columbia Samsung Pictures, was pushed out.

Let the guys from the Jewish Gang ask the price and stimulate the failed Cameron. As long as Cameron jumps and gets angry, then they will be safe, because no matter how much Steven admires Cameron, this little brother, it is impossible Under the interrogation in broad daylight, he has excellent self-cultivation and swallowed everything! This is not a question of shame, but a question of status being challenged!

Steven exposed the matter lightly today, and more people will make trouble in the future.

Because they will think that if James dares to provoke with a "T2", then we can do it too!

Although this kind of childish approach seems very naive.

But don't think that there is no idiot who has done what they have done.

You know, during the five years they were at Warner, they together contributed nine of the top ten works at the North American box office that year. It seems that the score of 9/50 is already very good, right? Hey, Sony also dug them because of this report card!

But if you go deeper, you will find that there are two projects directly produced by Steven, two projects led by Mel Gibson, and two projects by Tim Burton. , and of the remaining three, only two are related to them, because the last one is also a member of the Jewish gang...

In this way, it becomes 2/50, 4%, excellent rate...

This is the operational answer sheet given by the top management of the two projects...

Ran Pianhua's reputation was earned by the fire...

As for exploiting Cameron…

This is even simpler.

Who in the circle doesn’t know that Cameron is a neurotic who is fearless?

If Mel Gibson dared to scold the Jews when he was drunk, then Cameron—

He dared to roll up his sleeves and fight Steven!

Of course, the harder the scolding, the harder the beating. In him, it is actually a manifestation of a good relationship.

The better the relationship, the more serious he will be.

You must know that in 1968, Cameron watched "2001 A Space Odyssey" alone, and while loving science fiction movies, he was also confused by the psychedelic lens inside. After walking out of the theater, he lay on the road While vomiting like crazy, he vowed in his heart that he would make a movie 'disgusting' Kubrick in the future, and he actually did. After shooting "True Lies", he invited Kubrick to watch it Although his own movie didn't disgust the other party in the end, he managed to be a "teacher" in front of the other party, telling Kubrick that if "2001 A Space Odyssey" is released now, he can do better .

Twenty-six years later, Cameron never forgot to pretend to be beeping in front of the seniors. This kind of "revenge" temperament is naturally the best thing to use; but no one thought that after learning that the "Jewish Gang" After wanting to grab his own project, Cameron went to Roland first!

Cameron is not a fool, although he is very annoyed, but he also knows that when you pinch a persimmon, you have to pick the soft one.

Roland, it's that soft persimmon!

I have taught you, do you dare to talk back?

What? You already talked back during the filming of "T2"?

Forget it, you cow beep...

And when he finished listening to Steven's narration, this guy's thick-skinned face didn't even mean to be ashamed. He just coughed and glanced at Roland who said "I knew I was innocent", and changed the subject very naturally. I didn't think at all that the guy who wanted to roll up his sleeves and beat Roland just now was me, "You mean, you want to leave Universal and go to Sony?"

have to…

After Steven took over the topic and clarified what happened, Roland thought that he, who had been cleared of his grievances, could hear an apology... Unexpectedly... this guy didn't say a single word!

However, even though he was complaining, Roland was not too angry, because the things in front of him were more interesting!

He understood what Steven said just now. Although the other party didn't mention his deal with Sony in front of Cameron, Roland knew it! In this way, he will not wantonly speak out about Sony's desire to win him over. Whether it is a secret or a white lie, Steven has to do it.

Not only because the other party can eat a big head, but also because this matter is also good for Roland himself!

And when Roland can figure it out, Steven will not admit it, "Impossible, I can't deal with those two in Sony. When I see them, I want to punch them, but Sony It's all about trying to win Roland over...Why, aren't you angry now?"

not angry?

If those two guys were at the scene, Cameron would have picked up the coffee table and rushed up!

And after such a fuss, are you giving the copyright to Sony?

hehe…

He felt that no matter whether it was himself or Steven, this movie could not be made!

As soon as the film project is established, just wait for those two guys to come to the fire!

Sighed, Cameron, who knew the number was wrong, blew his nose, looked at the master and apprentice for a few times, and then expressed his thoughts, "Carolco will definitely sell."

"But if it's sold, it will be very difficult for us to shoot."

"So I'm going to communicate with them, buy the copyright, and hang it under the name of Light Storm..."

Truck Driver really likes Spider-Man.

I like it to the point where Xiao Lizi asks him to write a script, and he can give it to him.

After knowing that the two famous Hollywood idiots used him as a gun, he prepared to win the copyright by himself.

Although it is inappropriate to confront Sony, the guy behind him can keep him safe.

However, before he could make a decision, Steven shook his head and said, "You can't take it down."

"Why? Don't say you want to buy it too!" Upon hearing this, Cameron was immediately unhappy.

You were the ones who provoked these messes, but now I'm wiping your asses, and you're still making sarcastic remarks?

"It's not that I want to buy it, but Sony will continue to raise the price after seeing you buying it."

"Sony wants to buy the copyright, nothing more than Roland wants to act."

"And how much profit can the film Roland star in bring to the producer? Everyone will count."

"So don't look at the four million now, as long as you buy it, they will definitely continue to add more."

"Ten million, they can follow, 20 million, they can still follow, and you... can you follow?"

"Even if it annoys you, so what? As long as Roland wants to make a film, the 25 million copyright will be used as the cost, and it will not be a loss."

Although Steven's tone was quite calm when speaking.

But the pride that came from his bones, the angry Cameron was itchy!

This was obviously the project he had his eyes on first, so why was it snatched away by you again!

He really wanted to curse, but he had to admit that Steven was right.

As long as Roland wants to act, then he is not important as the director!

As long as Roland wants to act, after buying the copyright, those two shit-stirring sticks would dare to confront Steven, but they wouldn't dare to confront Roland, because Sony knows better than them when it comes time to set up a project and start filming. is the boss!

In this way, it seems that he really can't buy it!

"Shit!" Cameron cursed, "I didn't provoke you, did I?"

"Why do you have to pay for the problems you caused in the end?"

""Jurassic Park", when I was inquiring about the copyright, you already took it away."

"While I was talking to you about "Jurassic Park", you intervened in my "Terminator 2" again."

"When I wanted to shoot "Spider-Man", you Industrial Light and Magic told me to do all the special effects for "Jurassic Park."

"When I wanted to shoot "Spider-Man" with you, Sony jumped out and said, we want the copyright..."

"I just can't figure it out, can't you let me make a movie in peace?"

"Why did you take advantage of everything, and then I was kicked out?"

"I still have an inspiration book from "Ice Sea Sunken Ship", do you still want to read it?"

The tearful accusation made Roland just want to sing a song.

‘Snow~Flowers fluttering~Northern wind rustling~Heaven and earth~A piece of~Boundless~…’

Miserable, it is too miserable...

It seems that after I appeared, everything was the same as Cameron was on the bar.

The two may not be compatible, so Cameron always has the illusion that I am so unlucky...

However, Roland actually doesn't want to do this, right?

He dared to touch his chest and swear that he really wanted to cooperate well with the other party.

Uh...Why does Roland feel his heart beating so fast?

It must be because I heard "Sunken Ship in the Ice Sea"! Absolutely not that he is lying!

No matter how you say it, after Cameron complained, Roland was much happier.

Nonsense, Roland was just wronged by Brainless, and Brainless was really tricked by him!

But just when Roland was thinking that this matter could no longer go on, and his "Spider-Man" might not be able to keep...

Hey, Steven, who has been watching Cameron complaining, didn't stop him at all, said: "Actually, there is another way..."

Um?

Cameron, who was still howling, and Roland, who was anxious, turned their heads at the same time.

Under their watchful eyes, Steven smiled and said, "If Sony wants to woo anyone, let James take them to Carolco to buy them. In this way, will they increase the price?"

"Can the value of "Spider-Man" be higher than that of humans?"

Note: ①Because of the clause of 'the company is acquired, the version will automatically return', in the early 1990s, the copyright was in the hands of Carolco. Later, Fox was unable to help Cameron get back the copyright, not only because The cost of the lawsuit is expensive, and it is also because they did a stupid thing when they helped Cameron get it. At that time, the chairman of Canon Pictures relied on their assets and was sold to MGM by Fox, so they automatically lost the right to fight. That half was snatched like this. (When Universal was acquired, the copyrights of Iron Man and Hulk did not return, because Perelman and the others did not have a return clause when they sold it, and when Spiderman was sold in 1985, Perelman had not acquired it. Marvel stirs shit) ②The author of "The Story of the Emergency Room" mentioned by Cameron in the article is Michael Clayton, the author of "Jurassic Park". In 1989, Spielberg wanted to make this TV series , so I got in touch with the other party, which is why he was able to get the copyright of "Jurassic" before it was published, and he bought the manuscript when it was published. ③Cameron said to his friends that "you must retaliate", which was confirmed by the governor and Xiao Lizi. After the success of "Avatar", he said in an interview with "People" that after the filming of "True Lies", he would find From Kubrick's point of view, he really wanted to show off. The shot of the missile hanging on the terrorist was the best shot he thought. As for wanting the other party to vomit, it was purely a joke. ④ "Sunken Ship in the Ice Sea" is the source of inspiration for "Big Ship". According to Fox's anniversary news, as early as 1991, they approved 500,000 yuan for the tyrant to investigate.